BA in Classics with concentration in Classical Languages
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Classics with a concentration in Classical Languages. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core website.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing I)1 | 3 | ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing II)1 | 3 |
| Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking (consider CLSX course)3 | 3 | Goal 1.2 Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Goal 3 Arts and Humanities (consider CLSX course)3 | 3 | Goal 3 Social Science (consider CLSX course)3 | 3 |
| GRK 104 or LAT 104 (1st Semester Language (BA Second Language))1 | 5 | GRK 108 or LAT 108 (2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language)) | 5 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GRK 301, 302, 303, or LAT 112 (3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language), Language/Literature Requirement (1 of 5)) | 3 | GRK 310, 312, LAT 300, LAT 301, LAT 302, LAT 303, LAT 304, LAT 305, or LAT 375 (4th Semester Language (BA Second Language), Language/Literature Requirement (2 of 5)) | 3 |
| LAT 104 or GRK 1042 | 5 | LAT 108 or GRK 1082 | 5 |
| Goal 2.2 Communication (consider CLSX course)3 | 3 | Goal 3 Natural Science | 3 |
| BA Quantitative Reasoning (QR) | 3 | BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE) | 1 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Greek/Latin Language/Literature Requirement (3 of 5)4 | 3 | Greek/Latin Language/Literature Requirement (4 of 5)4 | 3 |
| Classics Elective (1 of 3)5 | 3 | Classics Elective (2 of 3)5 | 3 |
| Goal 4.1 US Diversity | 3 | Goal 4.2 Global Awareness (consider CLSX course)3 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Greek/Latin Language/Literature Requirement (5 of 5)4 | 3 | CLSX 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 510, 550, or 577 (Goal 6 Integration and Creativity, Classics Elective (3 of 3))5 | 3 |
| Goal 5 Social Responsibility and Ethics (consider CLSX course)3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
- 1
The BA requires completion of two courses of collegiate-level writing instruction. Students who test out of Composition will still need to complete ENGL 102 (or equivalent) and one additional Goal 2.1 course.
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If you have previous training in Greek or Latin, please speak to an undergraduate advisor in Classics as soon as possible, so that you can be placed in the correct language class and explore options for receiving retroactive credit for your previous study of the language.
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It is possible to overlap your KU Core Courses with Classics major requirements; see below for all options. Your advisor can help you create a degree plan that maximizes your choices.
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15 hours or Greek or Latin Language and/or literature courses (course code GRK or LAT) at the 300-level or above required.
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Additional courses in Classics or related subjects. This can include any course in the Classics department (course prefix codes - LAT, GRK, or CLSX). Related courses from other departments may be substituted but require written permission from the may be substituted but require written permission from the Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through KU core, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours. Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study. Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.
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Students planning to take 300-level Latin courses will need to complete LAT 112 or equivalent. LAT 112 will not count as a 300+ Language/Literature course so students may need to adjust graduation plan to meet overall requirements, please consult with academic advisor.
KU Core Options within the department
- Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking: CLSX 105, CLSX 106, CLSX 148, CLSX 149, CLSX 151, CLSX 168, CLSX 171, CLSX 177, CLSX 305, CLSX 322, CLSX 323, CLSX 351
- Goal 2.2 Oral Communication: CLSX 310, CLSX 320
- Goal 3 Arts & Humanities: CLSX 105, CLSX 106, CLSX 148, CLSX 149, CLSX 151, CLSX 168, CLSX 171, CLSX 177, CLSX 305, CLSX 322, CLSX 323, CLSX 330, CLSX 332, CLSX 340, CLSX 351, CLSX 380, CLSX 381
- Goal 3 Social Science: CLSX 316, CLSX 378
- Goal 4.2 Global Awareness: CLSX 148, CLSX 149, CLSX 168, CLSX 316, CLSX 378, CLSX 515, CLSX 516
- Goal 5 Social Responsibility and Ethics: CLSX 171, CLSX 384
- Goal 6 Integration & Creativity: CLSX 496, CLSX 502, CLSX 504, CLSX 505, CLSX 507, CLSX 508, CLSX 510, CLSX 550, CLSX 577
Please note:
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.
The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one KU Core Goal. However, overlap of a KU Core course with a major or degree-specific requirement is allowed. Overlapping is recommended to allow more opportunities to explore other majors and/or minors.